Some foods don’t have a sexy name or an enticing appearance but such foods, like prunes, should not be underestimated for their tasty flavor and notable health benefits. My 1 ½ year old daughter frequently asks for them by name at snack time! … Read More
Are You Buying the Right Type of Eggs?
Walk into any grocery store or market and you can spend $1 on a carton of eggs or over $4 on eggs! These protein packed little guys used to be considered one of the most economical sources of high-quality protein, but more choices and production practices mean wider range of cost. … Read More
Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats Recipe Blueprint
There are few things as satisfying as walking into the kitchen to wonderful aromas wafting through the air and delicious food ready to be enjoyed…without having to do any work! The slow cooker may not have a fancy name or glamorous appearance, but this kitchen tool is a busy woman’s indispensable sous chef.… Read More
How Often Should You Step on the Scale?
“In two decades I’ve lost a total of 789 pounds. I should be hanging from a charm bracelet.” ― Erma Bombeck
For many, weighing brings moments of delight OR torture…
It really doesn’t matter how big, small, short or tall, you don’t have to be overweight to have a love-hate relationship with the bathroom scale.… Read More
10 Ways to Sweeten and Flavor Yogurt WITHOUT Added or Artificial Sugars
Yogurt has an abundance of beneficial nutrients including protein, calcium, vitamin D, B12, magnesium, and potassium. It is also a very easy way to consume probiotics, healthy “bugs” that thrive in the gastrointestinal system. Different strains of these probiotics have been shown to help with several issues including:
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Immune support
- Vaginal health
- Lactose intolerance
Most yogurts contain the phrase “live and active cultures” within the ingredient list and then list several strains included (ie.… Read More
Feeding a Toddler…The Continuing Saga
The more I live, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know. –Michel Legrand
As many of you know, I have a lively little girl who has added more joy to our lives that we ever imagined possible. … Read More